Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Akron, Ohio — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly Pay: $25.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; Weekends OFF
• Hours: First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO in the first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training that keeps you ahead
• Safety‑first workplace & State‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
• U.S. military veterans – extra paid day off
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor‑vehicle records check; a road test; and/or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification; a post‑secondary degree or technical certification preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required work is preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must be able to obtain an CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations, such as Service Island support

EEO Statement

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other factors, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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